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Smallsword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword by an unknown artist. The hilt is gold and silver with a braided wire wrapping around the handle. The pommel is round and ornate. The guard is wide and has two quillons that extend outwards. The quillons are shaped like animal heads. The blade is silver and straight. The background is gray. A portion of the blade extends from the bottom of the image.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650–60
Medium:
Steel, gold, wood
Culture:
Probably French, Paris
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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